Eridge House

12 Richmond Road, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 3DN
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9.9 78 Reviews
  • Eridge House, Bexhill-on-Sea
Eridge House is a forty-three capacity care accommodation in Bexhill-on-Sea, fully-resourced to achieve professional care provision in a homely atmosphere and staffed by an experienced team.

The facility is well-located for access to community life, with much to enjoy in the local area and personal activities encouraged within the home itself. All CQC objectives are taken seriously, alongside the advice of related health professionals such as GPs.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 43 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Rhia Laloo (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
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Eridge House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Eridge House has 78 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy and feel safe. Food is very good. Staff are very nice.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Urged by family members to have a respite period, I was very impressed by the standard of care by each member of staff. Always cheerful and anxious to please. I felt confident that I could rely on any member of staff to assist me at all times. I shall return when I feel unable to carry on alone!

Reply from Rhia Laloo, Registered Manager at Eridge House

Thank you so much for your review, we are all so pleased you enjoyed your respite stay here. We loved having you stay at Eridge and look forward to your return!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Eridge is a fabulous home-from-home when support, kindness and care is required. The staff are professional, attentive, friendly and compassionate.
My parents moved into Eridge care home together, both in their nineties. They needed a full and diverse range of personal and physical care, and the
wonderful staff were gracious and compassionate, as well as skilled and efficient. My parents were very happy there.
The food and mealtimes were friendly and enjoyable as well as delicious and nutritious. There are a variety of activities offered most days, so there is company and interest if required.
I can't recommend this home highly enough. I was amazed, thankful and so happy to visit. All the staff are welcoming and professional; they are amazing people and a great team. All my parent's medical needs were managed professionally, but there is also a sparkle and warmth - that is the core of it for me. Perfect.

Reply from Rhia Laloo, Registered Manager at Eridge House

Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that you had such a positive experience and that our staff made you feel welcome here at Eridge. We always strive to provide the best care and a happy environment for residents. Your thoughtful message means so much to us and we are so pleased that we were able to be a home for your parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very welcoming amazing atmosphere bit like a hotel. Everyone is happy, residence and very entertaining. There are lots of things going on daily in the homes.

Reply from Rhia Laloo, Registered Manager at Eridge House

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. I will be sure to share your feedback with the team, who will be delighted with the lovely feedback. We would love for you to visit us again for some lunch!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with this hotel style care home. The staff are warm and professional. Food is lovely and lots available.the staff keep the residents very entertained with lots of topics, quizzes, music etc. 1st Class.

Reply from Rhia Laloo, Registered Manager at Eridge House

We really appreciate you taking the time to write these kind words; they mean so much to us and will be passed on to the Eridge House team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to all the staff. The love & dedication shown by each & every one of you has made an immeasurable difference in my Mum's life. A special thank you to the 3 managers; each one of you goes above & beyond in your duties, offering not only professional expertise
but also compassion & kindness that has made a world of difference. Your leadership & unwavering commitment to the well-being of the residents is truly inspiring. I also want to acknowledge the carers - your hard work, patience & attention to detail are evident in everything you do; you treat every resident with dignity & respect -truly remarkable. I'd also like to thank the cooks & cleaners.The meals you provide are nourishing & thoughtfully prepared & the environment you maintain is clean, comfortable & welcoming. You've not only cared for Mum but you've also made our family feel at ease, knowing she's in such good hands. Your kindness, hard work & dedication will never be forgotten.

Reply from Rhia Laloo, Registered Manager at Eridge House

Thank you so much for your kind review. These are such lovely words which the whole team will be so pleased to hear. We love providing a home for your Mum and we are so happy your family are able to feel at ease knowing she is at Eridge House!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been very unwell, and after a short stay in hospital, returned to Eridge House. The care she received was outstanding.The staff were very patient, caring and attentive.They supported mum so well she has now made a full recovery, able to walk and dress herself again, and fully participate
in life at Eridge House.

Reply from Rhia Laloo, Registered Manager at Eridge House

Thank you for taking the time to send us this lovely review, which I will pass on to the whole team. We are so pleased with how Mum has been doing, it is great to see her back enjoying her time with friends in the communal areas!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel my nan is very well looked after, nan is always smiling. The activities were amazing when the Activities Coordinator did it. I know the staff are tying their best with activities and maybe they are being done at different times I just haven't seen as much. Overall I am very happy with everything.
The staff are very friendly and informative. I definitely recommend the home. Some staff are better at updates than others and some do not acknowledge you.

Reply from Rhia Laloo, Registered Manager at Eridge House

Thank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback. Our activities are now taking place in a wider timeframe which may be why it seems a little quieter in the afternoons when visiting. Please do not hesitate to come and speak to us in the office at any time!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Eridge House was initially respite care for my mother, but she has now become a permanent resident. She says she loves it and it gives her confidence knowing she has someone 24/7 and never alone. Residents are treated with dignity and respect and well cared for. As a family we feel very lucky that she
was accepted as a permanent resident knowing all her needs are met and she is in a safe caring environment.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I was looking for a care home for my uncle I looked at a good few before visiting Eridge House, and what a find, it was a real gem of a place. As soon as I set foot inside there was a friendly family atmosphere and I knew that this was the place he would soon call 'home' and I was right. He settled
quickly. the staff were delightful and caring, not only the care staff but the office and kitchen staff too, they all treated him as they would their own family. Eridge House is very homely with a large lounge and conservatory and they do so much with the residents such as quizzes, bingo and regular visitors and entertainers. Right to the end the staff supported and cared for my uncle through his last days. I would not hesitate to recommend Eridge House as a home for your loved ones.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a gem of a care home Eridge House is. From the moment I stepped through the door I knew this was the place I wanted my uncle to live. I feel extremely fortunate that he was accepted as a resident. It is home from home. The staff are so kind caring and supportive towards him. The food was good quality,
home cooked lots of choice. We were offered food when visiting as well. Always so much going on in the home, activities arranged daily, exercise classes, music dancing, quizzes, and visiting pets to name a few. The management team were impressive with their professional approach and friendliness.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother, aged 93, has been living at Eridge for a year. As I live at quite a distance away it has been comforting knowing she is happy and well cared for, with wonderful staff, lots of new friends, and quality home-cooked food.
Mum's working life included many years as a carer herself. She was brilliant
at that job and would not have settled for anything less than what Eridge House provides. Every time I visit (including very recently) she has reaffirmed the decision she made to live there, backed by my sisters and I. We are all so happy that we have done the best for our mum, as she had done for us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good food and making friends.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy here. Friendly staff. The food is very good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Eridge House is a home-from-home care home where everybody from Management to all the staff are kind and friendly and mindful of individual needs with a good sense of humour. Difficult situations are treated with kindness and respect. The various activities on offer keep the mind and body in shape.
Both my husband and I are grateful residents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident for only 3 weeks but so far everything has been perfect. Lots of attention to detail and mum's needs are all being met. Socially plenty to do and on offer. Could not be happier so far.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I needed to find a convalescent/care facility for my previously fully independent mother after she sustained a stroke. I was personally recommend to contact Eridge House based on its reputation for home-from-home care and very kind, empathetic and well-trained staff. From the moment I picked up the
phone and called their manager I have been so impressed with every aspect of the care service Eridge House provides. My mother has complex and changing care needs which Eridge House have taken in their stride with compassion and professionalism. She is very happy in their care. I would highly recommend it.

Reply from Nicole Witham, Director at Eridge House

Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. Your kind words will be passed to the rest of the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My uncle was very nervous about leaving his home of over 50 years. he has settled really well into Eridge House and we couldn't have asked for more. He has made friends and enjoys spending his time in the communal areas. We can't recommend the home enough the staff work so hard.

Reply from Nicole Witham, Director at Eridge House

Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We will ensure we pass your comments to the rest of the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You could ask for a nicer home the staff are friendly, helpful and very supportive. My uncle can be very anxious and they always ensure he is okay. He loves the food and enjoys the staff taking the time to listen to his stories. I couldn't have asked for more, he misses his home but feels very happy
and safe.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dear sister has been at Elridge House since July 2023. She is very happy and the care and the dignity afforded to her has been second to none, and stimulating for her. She is now 93 years of age and it was a great change for her as she lived alone with little care, and it got to the stage where she
needed more help. Her family decided Elridge House was the place which would suit her. She has always been a very independent lady who also was a great care worker herself until she retired and so I know she is in a very caring and loving home. She is happy and feels secure. P.S. The food is wonderful too, which she enjoys.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.888)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.888) out of 10 for Eridge House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.888 for Eridge House is calculated as follows: ( (380 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 427 Ratings = 4.888

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Eridge House is based on 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 43 registered maximum number of service users is 8.6, which has been reached with 36 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 16 Dec 2022

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (8)

Heidi

Heidi Haddow

Job Title: Proprietor

Joined: 1988

Heidi has a wealth of experience in the health and social care sector, including working as a manager of a care home prior to becoming the proprietor of Eridge House.


In Heidi's words... I have had the privilege of owning Eridge House since 1988. I have lived in Bexhill for most of my life and for ten years I held the post as a trustee for two local charities which I found most rewarding. One of my biggest achievements is seeing the development of Eridge House from registration of fourteen in 1988 to that of forty-three older people today. Embracing the changing ways in which we work, and the diverse and skilled team led by our Directors and Managers.

Laura

Laura Witham

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2018

Laura is responsible for managing the management team and working closely with Heidi to oversee the running of Eridge House as a business, alongside Nicole.


In Laura's words... My first ever job was at Eridge House as a teenager. I went on to become a Care Assistant here, obtained my NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and after a few years away I returned as manager in 2018 until 2022 alongside Nicole. I thoroughly enjoyed my role here as manager and am thrilled to remain working at Eridge House, now in the role of Director. I have achieved my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care and have experience working in both a care home setting and as a domiciliary care provider. Working at Eridge House has always felt special. People often comment on the homely and friendly feel and that is something the entire team are dedicated to providing for all residents and their loved ones.

Nicole

Nicole Witham

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2017

Nicole is responsible for managing the management team and working closely with Heidi to oversee the running of Eridge House as a business, alongside Laura.


In Nicole's words... When I was offered the job of Supper Assistant at the age of 14 at Eridge House I never imagined that I would become a Director here alongside my sister, Laura. After travelling and acquiring various work experience, I was delighted to return to Eridge House, first in the role of Accounts Manager, to then go on to become the Registered Manager, and now a Director. The friendly atmosphere makes Eridge an enjoyable place to work alongside our dynamic team. My role requires commitment, dedication, and diversity and this is incredibly rewarding. I have obtained my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care.

Rhia

Rhia Laloo

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2020

Rhia is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of Eridge House.


In Rhia's words... I started working at Eridge House during the first COVID-19 lockdown. I had every intention of staying on board as bank staff and returning to my old job, however, when I was offered a permanent role at Eridge House, I couldn't say no, I loved the homely feel and knew I would be happy here with such a good team around me and lovely residents. I have completed my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care and enjoy applying what I have learnt to my role as manager.

Marie

Marie Freeman

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Joined: 2019

Marie assists Rhia with managing the home and provides support to our Care Assistants as part of her job role.


In Marie's words... I joined the Eridge House team in 2019 as a Senior Care Assistant and am thrilled to have progressed to the role of Assistant Manager, with the support of an amazing management team. I have worked in care for over 15 years and have gained my Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care, and have completed my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care.

Samantha

Samantha Jenner

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Joined: 2022

Alongside Marie, Samantha is responsible for assisting Rhia in managing the home and providing support to our Care Assistants in their role. “From the young age of 13, I found myself drawn to caring. I started out as a tea girl in a residential home, but what I hadn’t realised then was that it was a calling for a lifelong career. I have gained my Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care and Dementia qualifications and stepped into more complex roles and eventually into leadership. After working my way up the chain, I am now Assistant Manager. I really love working at Eridge House, especially the wonderful team and lovely residents”

Janet

Janet Towner

Job Title: Finance & HR Manager

Joined: 2024

Janet is responsible for the financial aspects of running Eridge House and provides support on Human Resources matters for the team.


“I joined the Eridge House team in 2024 after working in the financial industry for 40 years, and I have really enjoyed getting to know the team and all the residents. I have worked with small businesses in my previous role and in the voluntary sector for so I hope this experience will benefit my contribution to Eridge House. I am happy to help residents and families navigate the journey of care home funding and reduce the worry during their dealings with us. There is such a lovely family feel here, and everyone has welcomed me, staff and residents alike; it’s a pleasure to come to work each day.”

Susan

Susan Bowden

Job Title: Compliance Manager

Joined: 2025

Sue is responsible for making sure that Eridge House fully complies with all the relevant laws & regulations within the Health & Social Care Industry.


“I joined Eridge in April 2025, having worked in the financial industry for 33 years, with the last 7 years working within the NHS in an administrative role. Eridge has a lovely, homely feel, and there is a great Management team & amazing, caring staff who go over and above to make sure the residents' needs are met on a daily basis. I love interacting with the residents and watching all the daily activities that are put on for them, which they really enjoy.”

Frequently Asked Questions about Eridge House

What types of Care is Eridge House registered for?

Older Person Care is the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) category of Care.

How many Rooms does Eridge House have?

There are 37 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Eridge House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Eridge House to the centre of Bexhill-on-Sea?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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